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MtnBikr · 10-01-2009, 07:33 PM

I second Peter's comments 100%. I've had both the Goodyear ComfortTreads and TripleTreads and the winter/mud performance was day and night plus road noise is significantly reduced with the Goodyear tire. Also, I have found the Goodyears to last a really long, long time; the treadwear rating is much higher and they last longer than the rating implies (that rating is a bit hokey from all I've read, but the Goodyears do not disappoint).

My current Goodyears have 60k miles on them and are still in very good shape while the Contis only gave me 35k and were very bald by that time. Swapping them out at a place like Discount also allows you to pick up the road hazard insurance which around here has paid for itself way too many times.

I will definitely do as Peter and bail on the Continentals as soon as my car comes in. Discount Tire told me that they will review on a case by case basis, but will give at least $20/tire for the Continental tires depending on condition. Not a whole lot, but the incremental cost of upgrading to the Goodyears is totally worth it for me. Even at a dead loss for the Continentals, $500 or so over 5 years is worth it for the performance improvement.

chip-3 · 10-01-2009, 07:43 PM

Triple treads were part of the deal buying my 2010 3.6ltd. I don't know if the dealer or Town Fair Tire wound up with the Conti's, but they were swapped out pre-delivery and I received a 75.00 credit per tire.
Now-for what I did today. Compounded and waxed the entire vehicle. Drove under a Highway bridge that was being repainted and the vehicle was covered with white overspray, and felt like a piece of 120 grit sandpaper. Pain in the a--, and no recourse. Looks great, but my back is killing me.

CheesyRider · 10-02-2009, 08:58 PM

I had the driver and front passenger windows tinted today!

GTScott · 10-03-2009, 08:29 PM

I have a race tomorrow (half marathon with the wife!) so I think my weekend work on the OB is done. Here is what I got done:

1) Installed Yakima Load Warrior basket - The install was simple but I think it would be nearly impossible to do alone. Here are the pictures:

Yakima Basket

2) Clear Bra Installed - No pics yet but I got the entire front end, headlights, A-pillars, mirrors, and leading edge of the roof done. The installer even did a custom piece for the chrome on the grille. I will get some pictures up soon.

3) Outback Detergent - While at the dealer, I scored some Outback Detergent!

4) Media Hub installed - This was a "We Owe" option that I had put in at the dealer today. Unfortunately, I got home to find that they scratched the ^&*^&( out of my dash. Not cool. Of course they were closed when I realized this.

-GT

Next up...getting the front windows tinted and getting the dealer to fix their goof up.

Harold B · 10-03-2009, 09:32 PM

We drove to the temple to have the car blessed today.

JarekMW · 10-06-2009, 09:53 PM

Winter is coming...predictions are that it will be difficult to get winter tires later on (at least here, in Ontario). Today I went to the tire shop (recommended on the Toronto Subaru Club forum) and had Hankook W409 installed on 16" black steel rims. Looks so macho...Anyway, to my suprize they seem quiet in comparison with OEM ContiPro. I was told in a shop that it's not my imagination - a significant number of theirs customers do not like ContiPro. What a shame that they come with such a nice car!

creso · 10-06-2009, 11:40 PM

Detailed for the first time. Rain-X'd the windshield and rear glass. Got the front two windows tinted to match. Installed front bumper underguard. Remove emissions-exempt sticker. Still gotta clean the lugnut area on the wheels, has some sticky crap from shipping. Anyone get that stuff off? How??

GTScott · 10-07-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally posted by creso
Detailed for the first time. Rain-X'd the windshield and rear glass. Got the front two windows tinted to match. Installed front bumper underguard. Remove emissions-exempt sticker. Still gotta clean the lugnut area on the wheels, has some sticky crap from shipping. Anyone get that stuff off? How??

I had the same issue with the stuff around the lugs. I found that Goo Remover (same general stuff as goof off) removed it in no time and did not damage the wheels at all.

DerekH · 10-07-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JarekMW
Winter is coming...predictions are that it will be difficult to get winter tires later on (at least here, in Ontario). Today I went to the tire shop (recommended on the Toronto Subaru Club forum) and had Hankook W409 installed on 16" black steel rims. Looks so macho...Anyway, to my suprize they seem quiet in comparison with OEM ContiPro. I was told in a shop that it's not my imagination - a significant number of theirs customers do not like ContiPro. What a shame that they come with such a nice car!

How much & what tire shop? (I'm in Toronto)

JarekMW · 10-07-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally posted by DerekH

How much & what tire shop? (I'm in Toronto)

Hi Derek,

simplytire (www.simplytire.com). Looking at the receipt:
Subaru Steel Wheels 16x6.5 5x100 $55.00 x 4
215-65-16 Hankook W409 iPike 98 T $125.00 x4
Tire Tax 23.36
Mount, Balance and Install - included
GST $37.17
PST $59.47
Total $840.00

Plus an excellent service. Hope it helps.

10-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Harold B Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio Car: 2010 Outback 2.5i Limited w/MoonRoof - Harvest Gold Posts: 196 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We drove to the temple to have the car blessed today. __________________ 2010 Outback Limited 2010 Outback Sport 1986 Corvette Pace Car

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10-01-2009, 07:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
MtnBikr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque Car: 2010 Outback 3.6R Limited Posts: 182 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I second Peter's comments 100%. I've had both the Goodyear ComfortTreads and TripleTreads and the winter/mud performance was day and night plus road noise is significantly reduced with the Goodyear tire. Also, I have found the Goodyears to last a really long, long time; the treadwear rating is much higher and they last longer than the rating implies (that rating is a bit hokey from all I've read, but the Goodyears do not disappoint). My current Goodyears have 60k miles on them and are still in very good shape while the Contis only gave me 35k and were very bald by that time. Swapping them out at a place like Discount also allows you to pick up the road hazard insurance which around here has paid for itself way too many times. I will definitely do as Peter and bail on the Continentals as soon as my car comes in. Discount Tire told me that they will review on a case by case basis, but will give at least $20/tire for the Continental tires depending on condition. Not a whole lot, but the incremental cost of upgrading to the Goodyears is totally worth it for me. Even at a dead loss for the Continentals, $500 or so over 5 years is worth it for the performance improvement.

10-01-2009, 07:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
chip-3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cape Cod. Ma. Car: 2010 limited 3.6 Posts: 23 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Triple treads were part of the deal buying my 2010 3.6ltd. I don't know if the dealer or Town Fair Tire wound up with the Conti's, but they were swapped out pre-delivery and I received a 75.00 credit per tire. Now-for what I did today. Compounded and waxed the entire vehicle. Drove under a Highway bridge that was being repainted and the vehicle was covered with white overspray, and felt like a piece of 120 grit sandpaper. Pain in the a--, and no recourse. Looks great, but my back is killing me.

10-02-2009, 08:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
CheesyRider Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: White Bear Lake, MN Posts: 250 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had the driver and front passenger windows tinted today!

10-03-2009, 08:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
GTScott Bigfoot Expert Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Car: 2010 Cyprus Green OB 3.6R Posts: 46 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a race tomorrow (half marathon with the wife!) so I think my weekend work on the OB is done. Here is what I got done: 1) Installed Yakima Load Warrior basket - The install was simple but I think it would be nearly impossible to do alone. Here are the pictures: Yakima Basket 2) Clear Bra Installed - No pics yet but I got the entire front end, headlights, A-pillars, mirrors, and leading edge of the roof done. The installer even did a custom piece for the chrome on the grille. I will get some pictures up soon. 3) Outback Detergent - While at the dealer, I scored some Outback Detergent! 4) Media Hub installed - This was a "We Owe" option that I had put in at the dealer today. Unfortunately, I got home to find that they scratched the ^&*^&( out of my dash. Not cool. Of course they were closed when I realized this. -GT Next up...getting the front windows tinted and getting the dealer to fix their goof up.

10-06-2009, 09:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
JarekMW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Car: 2010 Outback PZEV Posts: 725 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Winter is coming...predictions are that it will be difficult to get winter tires later on (at least here, in Ontario). Today I went to the tire shop (recommended on the Toronto Subaru Club forum) and had Hankook W409 installed on 16" black steel rims. Looks so macho...Anyway, to my suprize they seem quiet in comparison with OEM ContiPro. I was told in a shop that it's not my imagination - a significant number of theirs customers do not like ContiPro. What a shame that they come with such a nice car!

10-06-2009, 11:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
creso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Car: 2013 Outback 2.5i CVT Posts: 115 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Detailed for the first time. Rain-X'd the windshield and rear glass. Got the front two windows tinted to match. Installed front bumper underguard. Remove emissions-exempt sticker. Still gotta clean the lugnut area on the wheels, has some sticky crap from shipping. Anyone get that stuff off? How??

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